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Explosion At Kabul Airport Confirmed By Pentagon

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US official confirms a large blast outside the Baron Gate at Kabul airport. Also reports of gunfire outside the airport. Comes in the wake of warnings from Western gov'ts that terrorist attacks at or near the airport were a high-likelihood event amidst the evacuation of Western nationals.

  • A number of countries have finished their evacuations, but US and UK troops remain at Kabul airport assisting with their evacuations.
  • John Kirby, Assistant to the Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, tweets: "We can confirm an explosion outside Kabul airport. Casualties are unclear at this time. We will provide additional details when we can."

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